National anthem must have NE, not Sindh, says Congress MP: Facts to know

It is not the first time that the National Anthem has come under controversy

Congress MP Ripun Bora on Friday moved a private resolution in Rajya Sabha, seeking an amendment of the National Anthem and replacing the word 'Sindh' with 'Northeast' region. Bora, moving the resolution, explained the word 'Sindh' representing Sindh province, no longer a part of India but Pakistan, should be deleted and a word representing 'North East' region, an important part of the country, be added.

The Congress MP from Assam sought an amendment of the National Anthem and replacement of the words.

"North East is an important part of India, it is unfortunate that it is not part of the